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Bare Legs in Winter

Japanese Beauties Brave Freezing Temperatures to Look Hot

— March 7, 2009 — World
There are times when women will sacrifice basic comforts for the sake of appearances, and these Japanese women are no exception this winter. 

Blogs in Japan and China have had a field day posting photos of Japanese women wearing micro shirts and hot pants with nothing shielding the skin between their hemlines and their boots. This is a fashion trend we have seen all year, but no one expected the ladies to bare all in the middle of the winter’s coldest temperatures. 

During Sapporo’s famous ice sculpture festival, women were spotted running around with legs frozen and turning shades of pink in the 14 degree Fahrenheit (-10 C) temperatures. Ladies, we know you are young and beautiful, but we promise we will still think so even if you leave the house wearing pants or stockings!
Trend Themes
1. Micro Fashion Trend - The trend of wearing micro shirts and hot pants in winter creates opportunities for innovative clothing designs that provide both style and warmth.
2. Sacrificing Comfort for Fashion - The willingness of women to endure freezing temperatures for the sake of appearance presents opportunities for accessories and products that offer both functionality and style in extreme conditions.
3. Social Media Influence on Fashion - The viral nature of photos on blogs and social media platforms showcasing the trend of bare legs in winter highlights the potential for brands and influencers to leverage online platforms for fashion inspiration and promotion.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel and Fashion - The apparel industry can explore disruptive innovations such as technologically advanced fabrics and materials that provide warmth without compromising style in cold weather.
2. Outdoor Gear - The outdoor gear industry can capitalize on the trend by developing innovative and fashionable accessories like leg warmers or thermal socks that offer both functionality and a sense of style in extreme temperatures.
3. Social Media Marketing - The social media marketing industry can tap into the influence of viral fashion trends to create engaging and shareable content that promotes brands, products, and fashion influencers.
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